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CDV → YAK
Which side of the plane to sit from Merle K (Mudhole) Smith Airport (Cordova) to Yakutat Airport (Yakutat)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers one of the most spectacular aerial views in the world, featuring the massive glaciers and towering peaks of the St. Elias Mountains.
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Copper River Delta
A massive, intricate network of braided river channels and silt deposits visible shortly after takeoff from Cordova.
Bering Glacier
The largest and longest glacier in North America, appearing as a colossal frozen river flowing toward the coast.
Mount Saint Elias
At 18,008 feet, this is one of the highest coastal peaks on Earth, rising dramatically from the sea.
Icy Bay
A remote fjord where glaciers meet the ocean, often filled with large icebergs calving from the surrounding peaks.
Malaspina Glacier
A world-famous piedmont glacier that fans out into a giant lobe over the coastal plain near Yakutat.
Sit on the left for unparalleled views of the Alaskan wilderness. Morning flights are ideal as the rising sun illuminates the eastern faces of the St. Elias range. Keep your camera shutter speed high to capture the fine details of the glacial crevasses. This side is consistently the highlight of the Alaska Airlines 'Milk Run' routes.
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Uninterrupted views of the deep blue North Pacific Ocean stretching toward the horizon.
Maritime Activity
Occasional sightings of commercial fishing vessels and tankers navigating the coastal waters.
Atmospheric Formations
Unique coastal cloud layers and weather fronts frequently rolling in from the open ocean.
The right side offers a more tranquil view of the open ocean. Choose this side if you prefer to avoid the glare of the morning sun or if you want to look for the distinct line where silt-heavy glacial water meets the deep blue ocean water offshore. However, you will miss the primary mountain scenery.
Book Hotels in YakutatDistance: 342 km (213 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 34 min
Departure: CDV (60.49179839999999, -145.4779968)
Arrival: YAK (59.503299713100006, -139.660003662)
Route Type: Domestic
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